In individual therapy, the individual is the client. In couple therapy, the relationship is the client, not either individual. This is significant as it affects confidentiality in particular. Ros Best Counselling follows a “no-secrets” approach [...]

John Gottman began his career doing research into what works for couples and what doesn’t, among those that stay together and those who don’t. Together with his wife Julie Gottman, they created The Sound Relationship [...]

In EFT, Ros Best will work with the couple first to establish emotional safety. We then focus on emotions that are coming up for each partner. What deeper meaning and longing lies beneath these emotions? [...]

Several researchers have made the point that, without a treatment plan and organizing theory that is evidence-based, a therapist can waste a lot of clients’ time. Some areas of the counselling field have considerable research [...]

I use MBAT to help clients catch up with their feelings and fears through painting or using other materials instead of words. There is no art criticism whatsoever, rather, just noticing what feels resonant in [...]

Adler emphasized the importance of belonging in, and contributing to your community.  Adlerians emphasize the courage to be imperfect, personal growth and client strengths.  A Certified Adlerian Counsellor (CAC) is expert in therapy, but you [...]

There are more than 200 types of dementia, so the following is general information. Dementia is not typical aging memory loss. In dementia, the hippocampus is progressively damaged, affecting factual recall and logical thinking; other [...]

For clients who wish to work on trauma, we will use the most evidence-informed trauma therapy to date, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is similar to free association + mindfulness + distraction, so [...]